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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: There are no proposals at present remove means testing for medical cards for children that are orphaned and cared for by family members. However, every effort is made by the HSE, within the framework of the legislation, to support applicants in applying for a medical card and, in particular, to take full account of the difficult circumstances in the case of applicants who may be in excess...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of health services, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: Pharmaceutical Assistants are a grade of pharmacy professionals who are permitted, under section 30(1) of the Pharmacy Act 2007, to act on behalf of a registered pharmacist during the “temporary absence” of the registered pharmacist. Section 30(2) of the Pharmacy Act 2007 permits the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) to make rules as to: 1. What may or may...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: A meeting had previously been arranged with this group but it was necessary to postpone it due to other issues arising. It is intended that the meeting will be re-scheduled for a suitable date in the coming months.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: Reducing waiting times for Cataract surgery remains a top priority in 2018. In the Inpatient Day Case Action Plan, launched in April, 25% (5,000 out of 20,000) of the planned National Treatment Purchase Fund procedures were allocated for cataract patients. Under the Action Plan, the NTPF commits to offer treatment to all clinically suitable patients waiting more than 9 months for a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: Improving waiting times for hospital procedures is a key commitment in the Programme for Government and in 2018 €50 million was allocated to the NTPF to provide treatment for patients. The recently launched Inpatient/Day Case Action Plan outlines the combined impact of HSE and NTPF activity in 2018 to reduce the number of patients waiting for treatment. As of the end of August...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: I thank the Deputies for the contributions. I have heard lots of references to dictionaries, pieces of paper and booklets. I will clarify the matter by holding up a sample label. It is not the size of a dictionary. I want to make it clear what we are talking about tonight. I am holding up the controversial thing that is upsetting people here.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: Amendments Nos. 16 and 17 propose to exempt directional signage and advertisements relating to the promotion of visitor centres from the scope of this Bill. I appreciate the genuine questions that have been asked by Deputy Sherlock and others about the factual situation. As there is a great deal of misinformation out there, I want to make it clear that directional signs to visitor centres...
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: We are not going to advertise all of the brands in here because that would defeat the purpose of this Bill. I have seen lots of directional signs that show people to go this way or that way to find establishments of this nature. Such signs will be allowed. However, we will not allow an attempt to turn a directional sign into a billboard, an advertisement or a promotion for drink. That is...
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: I have responded to the Deputy.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: I think the Deputy is being frivolous about the cancer label.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: Sorry, I am allowed-----